Over 80 drone applications under review, training centre in pipeline — NCAA
Stories by Dickson Omobola Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has said it is in the process of approving a new aviation training facility for drone operators. NCAA’s Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, Engineer Godwin Balang, said the agency has chosen to be methodical to ensure the facility met all operational benchmarks. Balang, who spoke at the […]
Breaking: Nigeria records 5 new cases of coronavirus
2 in FCT, 2 in Lagos & 1 in Rivers Total confirm cases now 51 By Gabriel Olawal Nigeria Center for Disease Control has announced an additional five new cases of coronavirus in Nigeria. READ ALSO: COVID 19: Pharmacists caution carrier on indiscriminate intake of Chloroquine “Five new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Nigeria: […]
Covid-19: Panic buying as Kwara closes markets, bans commercial transports
Residents of Ilorin have started going to the markets in large numbers to make last-minute shopping as the Kwara Government closes non-food markets, commercial motor parks, mosques and churches in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent monitoring the development reports that many residents throng the Ipata market to make their purchases. Some […]
COVID-19: South African police charge carriers with attempted murder for not isolating
South African police have charged two men with attempted murder for allegedly continuing to go out after they tested positive for the coronavirus, exposing others to the infection. Police minister Bheki Cele announced the charges on Wednesday during a press conference detailing the enforcement of an incoming lockdown meant to curb the spread of coronavirus. […]
Nasarawa gov, Sule, in self-isolation, confirms coming in contact with Kyari
David Odama THE Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, Wednesday took initiative to self-isolate as a measure towards curbing the spread of coronavirus in the state. State Commissioner of Health, Ahmad Yahaya, who disclosed this in Lafia, the state capital, said the governor is going into self-isolation following his physical contact with persons who have tested […]
Syria adds night curfew to coronavirus curbs
Syria on Wednesday began a nationwide curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. as lockdown measures to counter the spread of coronavirus were extended, residents and state media said. The government had already ordered the closure of shops, markets, and public transport, allowing only pharmacies to open and limited deliveries of bread to prevent crowding […]
COVID-19: Kogi closes all entry points, bans motorcycle operations
Gov Yahaya Bello has ordered the closure of all land and water entry points into Kogi State as part of efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. The state Commissioner for information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo confirmed this in a statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday. According to Fanwo, passengers of commercial vehicles […]
COVID-19: Imo police shuns unnecessary arrests, enforces social distancing
By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri The Imo state police commissioner, Bolaji Fafowora, on Wednesday, directed his men to shun unnecessary arrests in Imo. The police made the announcement in Owerri, through the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Orlando Ikeokwu, he added that it was part of the preventive measures against the spread of the dreaded […]
Covid-19: Fayemi self isolates, says no cause for alarm
By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said there was no cause for alarm over his decision to self-isolate over the Coronavirus disease. Fayemi assured the people of the state of his well-being, saying his action was just a precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the […]
COVID-19: Ten coronavirus quotes by Nigerians
Compiled by Rasheed Sobowale “With the circumstance will find ourselves today, every citizen must engage in personal hygiene and take actions that can help us overcome this challenge and that exactly I have done.” -Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State Governor “It is commendable that state governors have closed down schools; however, this could be counterproductive if […]
COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu orders eateries to only serve food in takeaway packages
Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, took more restrictive measures to break the cycle of transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed all markets and stores trading in non-essential commodities to close for seven days. The directive takes effect from Thursday, March 26. The directives, the Governor said, did not affect pharmacy […]
